How far is Ringwood, NJ from Upper Saddle River, NJ?
The driving distance from Ringwood, NJ to Upper Saddle River, NJ is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ringwood and Upper Saddle River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ringwood and Upper Saddle River.
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Start on Stetson Road
5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road
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Turn right onto Glen Road
949 ft · 42 sec · Glen Road
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Turn left onto Cupsaw Drive
1496 ft · 1 min · Cupsaw Drive
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Continue on Carletondale Road
1 mi · 4 min · Carletondale Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sloatsburg Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sloatsburg Road
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Continue on Mill Pond Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mill Pond Road
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Continue on Sterling Mine Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Sterling Mine Road
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Turn slight right onto NY 17 South: Hillburn, Suffern
1051 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Orange Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Orange Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.4 km · 58 sec · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit straight toward Ramsey
581 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East Crescent Avenue
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East Crescent Avenue
1548 ft · 33 sec · East Crescent Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ringwood and Upper Saddle River.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
NJ 17 South
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
4.03 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Ringwood and Sunny near Upper Saddle River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ringwood to Upper Saddle River?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mahwah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Ringwood and 8.3 miles from Upper Saddle River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ringwood and Sunny near Upper Saddle River.
Stop Ideas Near Mahwah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mahwah.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ringwood and Upper Saddle River. Straight-line distance: 8.54 mi (13.75 km).
#1 Ringwood
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,157 |
| Coordinates | 41.1134300, -74.2454300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Saddle River
Town
| Population | 8,155 |
| Coordinates | 41.0584300, -74.0984800 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Saddle River (-74.09848, 41.05843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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